Business operations & fractional COO
Day-to-day operations leadership, SOP development and process improvement, with decisions handled under your delegated authority and regular debriefs.
More than admin support
Business operations & management support
Streamlined systems. Greater efficiency. Sustainable growth.
Customized solutions to optimize your business operations. I run the day-to-day operations of your business, from finance and people to vendors, risk and compliance, so you can focus on leading it.
Serving clients since 2020
What I do
How I can support your business
- Operations Management
- SOP Development & Documentation
- Project Coordination
- HR Administration
- Financial Administration & Reporting
- Process Improvement
About
Your business operations partner
Brennan Consulting Services was established in 2020 by Ashley K. Brennan, Owner and Principal. Based in Calgary, Alberta, BCS works remotely with organizations across Canada and the United States as an independent operations partner.
Ashley is the person who keeps the business running: operations, finance administration, payroll, HR, compliance, vendors, insurance and projects. She has supported leaders at large organizations, including serving as fractional Chief of Staff to the President of a large real estate sales and marketing firm, and making operational decisions for a multi-site RV resort and development company.
With more than 15 years of executive-level experience, she works in English and French and brings the same standard to every engagement: prompt, precise and proficient.
- Ashley K. BrennanOwner & Principal, Business Operations Partner
- Fractional COO | Chief of Staff | Executive SupportEngaged as an independent contractor
- Calgary, Alberta, CanadaServing clients remotely across Canada and the US
- 15+ yearsof executive-level support and operations leadership
- BilingualEnglish and French
Services
Everything that keeps a business running
Engage BCS for a single function or for the full operations portfolio. Every engagement is built around how your organization works.
Chief of staff & executive support
Calendar and inbox management, travel, expenses in Concur, and keeping priorities moving for busy executives.
Bookkeeping & finance administration
- Bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Billing and invoicing
- Financial reporting
Payroll & HR administration
Payroll administration, hiring and onboarding support, employee records and HR administration.
Compliance & OHS administration
Keeping licences, filings, safety programs and documentation organized, current and audit-ready.
Project management & controls
Planning, schedules, budgets and tracking so projects stay on time, on budget and well documented.
Insurance & risk reviews
Reviewing policies and coverage, requoting where it makes sense, and reducing cost without reducing protection.
Vendor & contract management
Selecting and managing vendors and contracts, including fleet and vehicle purchase decisions.
Inventory, data & customer systems
- Inventory management
- Data analytics and reporting
- Customer relationship management
How I work
I take decisions off your plate
The goal is simple: fewer things on your desk, and confidence that everything else is handled properly.
Learn how you decide
I start by understanding your priorities, your standards and how you make decisions.
Take ownership
Then I take those decisions and tasks off your plate, acting within the authority you set.
Bring solutions
When problems come up, I bring them to you with options and a recommended solution.
Document everything
Every process, decision and record is documented, so nothing depends on memory.
Experience highlights
Proven at scale
A few examples of the work BCS delivers for large organizations and growing businesses alike.
MLA Canada
Fractional Chief of Staff and executive support to the President of a large real estate sales and marketing firm.
Multi-site RV resort & development company
Made operational decisions under delegated authority for a large RV resort and development company, with regular debriefs to the owners.
Insurance requote
Requoted coverage to new policies that were broader and less expensive, saving more than $20,000 a year.
Executive-level support
More than 15 years supporting executives and owners, including fleet and vehicle purchase decisions.
Client testimonial
In our client's words
…demonstrated a deep understanding of my business needs… I have purchased this company in 2023 and had no idea where to begin… I hired the team for AR/AP, hiring, training, bookkeeping and project management. They went over and above and took over operations for me… Not only did they get my accounts current with the CRA, they went over and above so that I could focus on my trade and growing my new business.
Contact
Let's talk about your operations
Tell me what is on your plate. I'll reply promptly with how BCS can help.